United Kingdom Wales Blaenau Ffestiniog

Snowdonia National Park

A vast Welsh protected area famed for its rugged landscapes, mountain hikes, picturesque lakes, and rich Celtic heritage.

Tips from the community

Last, but certainly not least, comes the mythic land of Snowdonia, which has been exalted for its feral landscapes since being established in 1951. Lots will come to hike the eponymous mountain of Snowdon, but the trail can be like Manhattan at rush hour thanks to a tourist train that leads to the top. Much better are the lesser-known ridges of Tryfan and Crib Goch. They offer challenges before you return to hearty Celtic pubs in slate-clad villages like Beddgelert and Blaenau Ffestiniog in the valleys below.

jrfrancis 2 years ago

Snowdonia National Park Articles

  • National Parks: the Best Parks in Europe by Country

    Europe stretches from the wild waves of Portugal to the mossy woodlands of Belarus, the tundra of the Scandinavian north to the glistening beaches and down in Greece. Between its borders, this land holds treasures of such immeasurable natural magnificence that it would be a crime to even attempt to distill the lot into a […]

    Read more...